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Accreditation
Integrating Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) Skills Development in the Workplace

Location
LLU+ LSBU Southwark

Duration
A 7 day programme, spread over 5 months to enable you to develop the skills to integrate language, literacy and numeracy skills into relevant training for your organisation.

Mode of study
Part-time

How to apply
Trevor Jones Course Administrator jones2@lsbu.ac.uk – 020 7815 6260

Course contact
Beth Kelly
b.kelly@lsbu.ac.uk – 020 7815 6494

Course units
– Developing or Linking into a Whole Organisation Approach

– Carrying out a Job Task Analysis and Diagnostic Assessment of LLN Skills Needed for the Job and the Employee

– Designing, Developing and Delivering Embedded LLN Training and Support Programmes in the Workplace

– Reflecting and Evaluating Training Programmes, Linking to Quality Assurance Systems

– Preparation for Accreditation


Course description

This programme is suitable for:

– Leaders and managers who want to promote or develop a strategic case for raising LLN skills in their workforce development programme

– Training managers or trainers who are responsible for training and development needs in their organisations

– Those who are interested in developing their own skills for delivering LLN in the workplace such as assessors and union learning reps.

The programme:

– Supports a strategic, whole organisation approach to raising Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skills within your workforce

– Is customised to your work environment

– Develops a relevant, cost effective and current business case to support the skills development of your workforce

– Enables individuals in your workplace to design and deliver flexible training programmes that integrate LLN skills development.

Career opportunities

The government Skills Strategy and Skills for Life Strategy both require an increasing number of work place learning support practitioners. This programme supports the achievement of Leitch Implementation Plan that 90% of adults should have at least a level 2 qualification by 2020.

Progression routes to postgraduate study

Possible progression routes include: Continuing Professional Development Pathway onto Diploma in teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector.

Professional contacts/industry links

The course was developed in collaboration with NHS and has been delivered to the Waste Management Awarding Body (WAMITAB) and London Local Authorities as part of the LDA Embedding project.

Additional notes

LLU+ is a national consultancy and professional development centre which aims to improve the quality of individuals’ education and training to enable them to achieve success. LLU+ works primarily in the areas of literacy, numeracy, dyslexia, family learning and English for speakers of other languages, but also has specialists in learning support, language, maths, and the application of learning styles approaches to teaching and learning. The Unit offers organisations consultancy and advice, project development, trainer education, research and development and professional development networks.

To discuss the programme and fees please contact Beth Kelly.

This continuing professional development will carry unit accreditation by the Open College Network London Region at Level Three.